10 Rising Stars, all age 30 and under, were recognised by The Bermudian Magazine.
See below Karim’s interview with the magazine.
KARIM CREARY
Age: 29
Position: Associate, Corporate
Employer: Appleby
Education: BSc International Economics and Spanish, St Lawrence University; Graduate Diploma of Law and MSc Law and Business Management and Legal Practice Course, University of Law, Bristol
Are there certain words you live by?
“Be a positive ripple in the pond.” In every room, transaction, meeting, client interaction etc. that I am a part of I hope to have an overall positive impact.
What advice would you give your younger self?
I would tell my younger self that all the clichés of life hold truth and can be a blueprint. Corny phrases like “consistency is key,” “hard work pays off,” and “luck = preparation + opportunity” were all advice that I heard early but didn’t truly understand until I had experiences where they proved their relevance. I now think that these clichés or “truthisms” offer an easy blueprint for success. I would tell my younger self by accepting the corny truths of life early you have a head start on the positive habits which compound success.
What is the best part about working in your industry?
The best part about working in the legal industry is the diverse opportunities we have as lawyers to help others. Through offering legal advice we witness clients’ dreams evolve from fledgling ideas, into life- and industry-changing businesses. We also have the opportunity to problem solve for others, whether it is volunteering at legal advice clinics or offering our friends a legal perspective that they haven’t considered (while encouraging them to get proper legal advice, of course). Having the trust of clients and the community at large to help them accomplish their goals is a great feeling.
What is the best part about working for your company?
The best part about working for Appleby is the wealth of knowledge that the company has to offer. Being a part of a firm with subject matter experts in the fields of insurance, debt and equity financing, fund management, data protection and privacy, just to name a few, I am able to ask questions and grow a diverse wealth of knowledge that spans multiple fields. Appleby has also allowed me to contribute to the firm even as a junior; whether it is allowing me to attempt to bring new clients and business to the firm or to attend conferences and build new connections to grow my profile, they have given me the opportunity to develop skills needed to be a better professional.
